A collection of stories from women across the country to help other women on their journey.

What started as one woman's journey to retell the history of her past became a movement enabling other women to find their voice. Within these pages, you will find a treasure trove of experience and wisdom. Each contributor offers insight into a moment that changed them forever. They faced a challenge, adversity, loss, or fear, and came out on the other side. They were not unscathed, but they are stronger for the reality they found. This book is a real collaboration by women of different nationalities, ethnicities, political views, and economic backgrounds. In the end, they are all the same. They have found empowerment in their journey. So can you. Maya Angelou once said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you!" Use these stories to give voice to your own.

Leader | Speaker | Author | Brand Strategist | Philanthropist It is said, success comes to those who are too busy walking in their purpose to look for it. Roquita C. Williams is a living example of this as an award-winning leader, speaker, author, brand strategist and philanthropist. Roquita is the founder and lead story-teller for the Storealities movement – an inspiring book series and documentary project to empower women through raw and authentic storytelling. The first book features 22 women across our nation as they unravel their most challenging times to discover wisdom every woman needs to thrive. She says, "There is a positive reality on the other side of our most difficult moments. By bringing female leaders together to speak openly about matters that are often silenced, every woman knows she is not alone." Professionally, Roquita has permanently changed the landscape in a male dominated rail and transit industries. In 2011, Roquita became the 63rd president, and first African American, of the Memphis World Trade Club. One would think thriving in an industry dominated by men would be enough. It wasn't! In 2016, she became one of few women certified as a railroad conductor. Yes, this petite, 40+ year old woman can conduct a train! Roquita has been recognized nationally and internationally - Top 40 under 40, Super Women in Business, Rising Stars of North American Railroads, and NAACP Distinguished Service – while advocating for gender and minority balance in the transportation workforce. Over a 20 year career, Roquita has answered the call to serve on numerous civic, community and corporate boards. She was appointed by the Mayor and City Council of Memphis to the Memphis Area Transit Authority. She serves on the Chamber of Commerce board of advisors in Memphis, Tennessee and the Women's Foundation of Greater Memphis Board of Directors. www.roquitacwilliams.com LinkedIn.com/Roquita Coleman Williams www.storealities.com Facebook.com/Storealities Instagram.com/Storealities Twitter.com/Storealities